entertainment

Programming / Tech Documentaries

Aside from Startup.com, are there any (relatively recent) good documentaries of a tech nature, such as about programming, tech start-ups, notable people in the industry, etc. ...

Where can I find good technical video podcasts or videos for download?

When I'm eating, or generally feeling bored, I like to watch a TV-series or something for entertainment. However, being somewhat of a geek, I was wondering if there were any technical video podcasts out there that I should be subscribing to? Any site that provides programming or technology-related videos for streaming or download will do...

What works of entertaining fiction best depict programmers?

Like anybody I like a good book or movie, especially if they have the cool programmer guy who ends up saving the world and getting the girl at the same time. Unfortunately, most works of fiction, especially movies, are really bad at getting the details right. Or sometimes they are just laughably wrong. So I ask: what books/movies/other...

Algorithm for best suiting people's choices from a definite list of items where there is only one of each available?

Ladies and Gents, My best friends and I do a "Secret Santa" type gift exchange every year, this year I've been trying to think of a couple of ways to make it interesting. There are six of us involved and I want to design a small program that allows the six of us to rank their preferred gift-recipients from 1 to 5 as well as their prefer...